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Spaghetti bolognese
An easy recipe.
What you need
- 6 tsp olive oil
- 1 large onion, peeled and chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed
- 1 small red pepper, cored de-seeded and diced
- 1 small green pepper, cored de-seeded and diced
- 450 g extra lean minced beef
- 400 g canned chopped tomatoes
- 3 tsp tomato puree
- 75 g mushrooms, wiped and sliced
- 450 g fresh spaghetti
- To serve
- 50 ml grated parmesan cheese
- 4 sprigs fresh basil
Method
Heat the oil in a large saucepan. Add onion and garlic and cook together for 3 min or until softened.
Add the peppers to the pan and cook for 3 min. Stir in minced beef or lamb and cook for 2 min, stirring frequently.
Add the tomatoes and tomato puree to the pan. Bring to the boil then simmer gently for 15 min.
Stir the mushrooms into the sauce and cook for 5 min.
Meanwhile, cook the spaghetti in a large saucepan of boiling water for the cooking time stated on the pack.
Drain the spaghetti thoroughly. Divide between warmed serving plates.
Top with the bolognese sauce. Scatter over the Parmesan cheese. Garnish with fresh basil.
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Preparation 20 minutes Cook 28 minutes Total 48 minutes -
Energy 852 kcal/serving Fat 8.22 g/serving Carbohydrates 291.86 g/serving Glycaemic Index 45 Glycaemic Load 33.31 
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| Per portion | Per 100g | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Energy (kj) | 3564 | 653 | 10475 | 8350 |
| Energy (kcal) | 852 | 156 | 2500 | 2000 |
| Protein (g) | 38.2 | 7.01 | ||
| Carbohydrate (g) | 73.5 | 13.5 | 345 | 275 |
| Fat (g) | 44.9 | 8.22 | 95 | 70 |
| Fat (saturated) (g) | 15.9 | 2.91 | ||
| Fibre (g) | 2.51 | 0.46 | ||
| Sodium (mg) | 210 | 38.5 | ||
| Salt (equivalent) (g) | 0.53 | 0.10 | 7 | 5 |
| Per Portion | Per 100g | RDA | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A (µg) | 201 | 36.9 | 800 |
| Vitamin B-12 (µg) | 3.80 | 0.70 | 1 |
| Vitamin B-6 (mg) | 0.67 | 0.12 | 2 |
| Vitamin C (mg) | 69.8 | 12.8 | 60 |
| Vitamin D (µg) | 19.0 | 3.48 | 266 |
| Vitamin E (mg) | 1.99 | 0.37 | 10 |
| Zinc (mg) | 6.51 | 1.19 | 15 |
| Calcium (mg) | 129 | 23.7 | 800 |
| Folate (mcg) | 235 | 43.2 | 200 |
| Iron (mg) | 7.25 | 1.33 | 14 |
| Magnesium (mg) | 98.8 | 18.1 | 300 |
| Niacin (mg) | 11.4 | 2.10 | 18 |
| Pantothenic acid (mg) | 1.61 | 0.30 | 6 |
| Riboflavin (mg) | 0.85 | 0.16 | 1.6 |
| Phosphorous (mg) | 445 | 81.6 | 800 |
| Thiamin (mg) | 0.97 | 0.18 | 1.4 |
This recipe is:
Citrus free
Corn-free
Peanut free
Shellfish free
Yeast free
What the text colours mean:
- Low in fat
- High in fibre
- Rich source
- Known source
This recipe is estimated to provide the nutritional content shown alongside.
The following ingredients were not included in the calculations because their contribution to nutrition is negligible or unavailable
IMPORTANT: You should consult a doctor before making any significant dietary changes. The information presented here or made available through this website is intended as a guide to help you plan a healthy diet. It is not intended to replace or substitute for the services of trained health professionals.
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